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execration

Execration (noun) means an act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.

noun
1
An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
2
That which is execrated; a detested thing.
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Etymology

From Latin execrātiō.

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What is the meaning of execration?

"execration" (noun) means an act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.

What are the different meanings of execration?

"execration" has 2 main meanings: 1. An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation; 2. That which is execrated; a detested thing.

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